Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dan Orlovsky - #6 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 230 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/18/1983 |
| Birthplace | Shelton, CT |
| College | Connecticut |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 5th round, 9th pick by Lions |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 80.1 | 51 | 0 |
NFC South best bets to break through in 2011
PFW identifies four players from the NFC South who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Sean Weatherspoon, David Gettis, Gerald McCoy and Jonathan Casillas.
Talib trial likely won't start until 2012
Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib likely won't be going to trial for the assault charges against him until the 2011 season is completed, the St. Petersburg Times reported on Sunday.
Talib's future uncertain, but he has support of veteran teammates
Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib, facing 2-20 years in prison if convicted of a felony charge, has the support of veterans Ronde Barber and Kellen Winslow.
Lockout limbo: Buccaneers report
With NFL teams stuck in a state of limbo thanks to the lockout, we are looking at where teams stand as they await the opening of the 2011 league year. Today, we take a look at the Buccaneers.
Bucs CB Talib officially indicted
Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib has officially been indicted on felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Bucs to close offices, suspend employee pay during Memorial Day week
The Buccaneers will shut down their offices during the week of Memorial Day, sending employees home without pay.
Pursuing Asomugha makes sense for Bucs
Rumors are connecting the Buccaneers to free-agent CB Nnamdi Asoumgha, who is expected to be the top player available this offseason.
Bucs won't be featured on HBO's 'Hard Knocks'
The Buccaneers will not be featured on this year's version of the HBO television show "Hard Knocks."
Bucs rookie Foster could step in for Ruud at MLB spot
The Buccaneers found a potential replacement for MLB Barrett Ruud, who is due to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, drafting Mason Foster in the third round.
Bucs GM Dominik: Initial plan for Bowers doesn't include surgery
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Bucs show commitment to D-line, calculated risk with Bowers pick
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DE Clayborn the right fit for Bucs
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Dominik: Bucs prefer to nibble in free agency
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PLAYER NEWS
The Buccaneers re-signed Orlovsky to a one-year deal Tuesday.|||||||
The reserve quarterback appeared in one game for Tampa Bay in 2012, going four of seven for 51 yards.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free agent quarterback Dan Orlovsky to a two-year contract. Orlovsky is the fourth player to sign with Tampa Bay since the start of free agency Tuesday, joining receiver Vincent Jackson, cornerback Eric Wright and All-Pro guard Carl Nicks.|||||||
Orlovsky will serve as Josh Freeman's backup after starting five games and appearing in eight overall for the Indianapolis Colts last season. Orlovsky entered the NFL as a fifth-round draft pick in 2005. He primarily has been a backup in seven years with the Detroit Lions, Houston Texans and the Colts. He won two games with Indianapolis in 2011, when he completed 63 percent of his passes for 1,201 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions.
Orlovsky could be playing this week on short rest. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback missed Wednesday's practice after his wife, Tiffany, had triplets.|||||||
Coach Jim Caldwell said Orlovsky was expected back in town Wednesday night and should practice Thursday. Caldwell would only say Orlovsky was absent for "personal reasons."
Orlovsky made a splash in his first start for Indianapolis but it wasn't enough to keep the Colts from dropping to 0-12 with a 31-24 loss at New England.|||||||
Orlovsky, who replaced Curtis Painter as the Colts starter, was 30 of 37 for 353 yards and two touchdowns in the defeat. If he starts again next week, he might have a more difficult time as Baltimore is fifth in the league with 198.6 passing yards allowed per game.
The winless Indianapolis Colts are making a change at quarterback, replacing Curtis Painter with veteran Dan Orlovsky.|||||||
It will be Orlovsky's first start since the 2008 season when he played for the 0-16 Detroit Lions. Painter replaced the injured Kerry Collins late in a Week 3 loss to Pittsburgh. Painter started the next seven games and played well early but then had four straight games with a quarterback rating below 51.0.
